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| Feature / inclusion | CL0 | CL1 | CL2 | CL3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment | The Basic Assessment | The Standard Assessment | The Premium Assessment | The Ultimate Assessment |
| Role / level | Any role that has access to assets, resources and/or sensitive, commercial and/or confidential information. (BASELINE equiv) | All roles that have access to assets, resources and/or sensitive and/or confidential information plus has customer, client or industry engagement responsibilities. (NV1 Equiv.) | All roles that have privileged access to assets, resources and/or sensitive and/or confidential information plus has supervisory or managerial responsibilities. (NV2 equiv.) | All roles that have privileged access to assets, resources and/or sensitive, commercial and/or confidential information plus has senior executive responsibilities. (PV equiv.) |
| Recommended for | Recommended for all staff, contractors and other third party service providers etc. | Recommended for trades and advanced/intermediate clerical, sales, IT and service staff etc. | Recommended for business managers, professionals, associate professionals etc. | Recommended for industry leaders, senior executives and managers, school principals, elected officials etc. |
| Background years covered | At least 5 | At least 10 | At least 10 | Back to age 16 |
| Workplace history and background | Yes | Yes | Advanced | Advanced |
| Criminal history and background | Yes | Yes | Advanced | Advanced |
| Criminal history and background (overseas) | Yes | Yes | Advanced | Advanced |
| Drug use history and background | Yes | Yes | Advanced | Advanced |
| Financial history and background | Yes | Advanced | Advanced | Comprehensive |
| Gambling history and behaviour | Yes | Yes | Advanced | Advanced |
| Personal conduct history and background | Yes | Yes | Advanced | Comprehensive |
| Sexual behaviour and history | If detected, yes | Yes | Advanced | Comprehensive |
| Digital / online behaviour and history | Yes | Yes | Yes | Advanced |
| Mental health history and background | If detected, yes | Yes | Advanced | Advanced |
| Alcohol use history and background | If detected, yes | Yes | Advanced | Advanced |
| Loyalty & allegiance history and background | Yes | Yes | Advanced | Advanced |
| Overseas travel & contacts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Eligibility (including overseas Uncheckable Background issues) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Employment application fraud (including inflated Resume, CVs, Qualifications) | If detected, yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Interview method | ||||
| Telephone Interview (Human based) | Yes - as required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telephone Interview (AI Digital worker) | Not Available at the moment | No | No | No |
| Web-based Interview (AI Avatar) | Not Available at the moment | No | No | No |
| Informed Consent? | Yes - verbal & recorded - at the time of interview | Yes - written - prior to the Assessment being ordered & confirmed by Vetting Officer | Yes - written - prior to the Assessment being ordered & confirmed by Vetting Officer | Yes - written - prior to the Assessment being ordered & confirmed by Vetting Officer |
| Character Metrics (The Honesty, Trustworthy, Tolerance, Maturity, Loyalty and Resilience - HTTMLR Index) | No | No | Yes 10 years | Yes - Back to Age 16 |
| Quality assurance | ||||
| Quality Assured by expert human Vetting Officers (including additional calls to candidates) qualified to undertake national security clearance assessments | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Optional extras | ||||
| Referee Checks (Personal & Professional, nominated and/or un-nominated) | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Video Teleconference | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Face-To-Face Interview | No | No | Optional | Optional |
| Priority (3 days) | Plan-dependent, as fast as next day. | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Additional plan notes | * optional, additional fees may apply | * optional, additional fees may apply | * optional, additional fees may apply | Security Awareness Briefing. |
| Critical Infrastructure & DISP / AS 4811:2022 bundles | ||||
| Digital Footprint Check | Yes* | Yes* | Yes* | Yes* |
| AFP National Police Certificate (AFP issued) | Yes* | Yes* | Yes* | Yes* |
| DVS identity check | Yes* | Yes* | Yes* | Yes* |
| VEVO citizenship check | Yes* | Yes* | Yes* | Yes* |
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Bundle options: Items marked * may be optional or incur additional fees, depending on the plan and service ordered. Confirm package inclusions when enquiring.